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why, oh for pete's sake why did i ask to see that demo x-pro1 sitting on the shelf behind bob, the salesmen...
it feels so nice in my hand, fits perfectly in fact...and so light yet solid...fools the senses for a second or so...
now i need to start saving for one...must have it eventually.
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This is a good start for a very emotion-draining novel. Proceeds of blockbuster novel pay for camera. Now you are famous and get to photograph everyone you've always wanted. How's that?
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i do think the rd1 and i were meant for each other.
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I do agree with that statement. I think that your photography changed quite dramatically with the RD1. However, you also produced some great stuff with the X100, so maybe it was just coincidental. If it makes you happy then go for it, but I don't think you need it photographically.
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I find it helpful to enforce a 72 hour cooling off period, to see if the GAS urgency of the moment will go into remission.
Two things hold me back from the X Pro1: it seems a tad expensive; and it would mean buying yet more lenses. Can't I just be happy taking pictures with all the cameras I already have?
But I did get the X10, though. It feels pretty good in the hand, too.
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I do agree with that statement. I think that your photography changed quite dramatically with the RD1. However, you also produced some great stuff with the X100, so maybe it was just coincidental. If it makes you happy then go for it, but I don't think you need it photographically.
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gas IS wonderful...at times 
i wonder about the rd1...i have heard that comment before, that my photography changed with the advent of the rd1...but i sometimes wonder if it was the change from film to digital? |
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I find it helpful to enforce a 72 hour cooling off period, to see if the GAS urgency of the moment will go into remission.
Two things hold me back from the X Pro1: it seems a tad expensive; and it would mean buying yet more lenses. Can't I just be happy taking pictures with all the cameras I already have?
But I did get the X10, though. It feels pretty good in the hand, too.
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no worries or need for a time out...no cash on hand pretty much puts a hold on any large buy. |
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i do think the rd1 and i were meant for each other.
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... it looks that way to me too
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...as i am so satisfied with both my rf and dslr kits...
oh why...
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because, in this case I do not see any problem: the Fuji X 1 Pro is not an rf and is not a dsrl 
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gas IS wonderful...at times
i wonder about the rd1...i have heard that comment before, that my photography changed with the advent of the rd1...but i sometimes wonder if it was the change from film to digital? |
Moving from film to digital may have had some effect, but with the RD1 you seemed to have settled and focused more on your photography and less on gear (apart from numerous lens and bag diversions ). We're all different, but I noticed that my photography suffered when I got onto the GAS train. I've bought and sold 19 different (mainly expensive) cameras in the last 6 years 3 of them twice! I've spent so much time testing, that I've almost forgotten the point of it all  So maybe stability is the answer - well once my second RD1 arrives next week |
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hahah you have so much GAS.
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Who's D-200 were you posting photo's on today? If your's, then sell the D-90. You don't need 2 dslr's. Buy the Xpro 1 & enjoy!
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Moving from film to digital may have had some effect, but with the RD1 you seemed to have settled and focused more on your photography and less on gear (apart from numerous lens and bag diversions ). We're all different, but I noticed that my photography suffered when I got onto the GAS train. I've bought and sold 19 different (mainly expensive) cameras in the last 6 years 3 of them twice! I've spent so much time testing, that I've almost forgotten the point of it all So maybe stability is the answer - well once my second RD1 arrives next week |
your second rd1?
that's great news...i love having 2. |
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Who's D-200 were you posting photo's on today? If your's, then sell the D-90. You don't need 2 dslr's. Buy the Xpro 1 & enjoy!
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i just bought the d200 greg. in great shape and at a great price...i like having 2 cameras in a kit.
a used d90 is nowhere near the same price as a new fuji plus lens... |
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Thanks. I took a look at site. So if I understand correctly I need base plate and the grip attachment (70+65). Comes in pretty close to the Fuji grip price. One of my friends in southern Calif. has bought from them in the past.
Gary
Ps. I ended up buying it. Unlike the Fuji, it looks like u can access the sd card w/o removing the grip.
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I have 3 L-Plates from them plus a small ball head for my monopod,and yes they design there L-Plates to accommodate most openings. You will be getting the catalog too Whats nice is the newer plates are modular so you can add the L part if you want later
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hahah you have so much GAS.
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Know the feeling Joe, played with one last week. So far so good but it really is tempting.
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which store has the demo? I'm in E town often and I need to grope one
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I have owned the X1 and the X100. I sold them both together with a whole heap of other gear to fund a new start in photography. The xp1 is everything you have heard about it and I can't wait for the 60mm lens to become available in Australia. At the same time, with the change I bought an R D1 and a cv 35 to keep my feet on the ground.
Do you really need the slr gear?
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do i need the dslr gear...maybe.
i am finding it harder to focus manually these days.
that is part of the attraction of the fuji, the af...and it feels like a rangefinder in my hand.
good luck with the rd1 and 35...
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After using it for about 10 days, and loving it, I can recommend it. It'll feel like a cross between your RD1 and D90... |
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do i need the dslr gear...maybe.
i am finding it harder to focus manually these days.
that is part of the attraction of the fuji, the af...and it feels like a rangefinder in my hand.
good luck with the rd1 and 35...
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I hear you on the focusing issue. In fact, I am going to eventually sell my M9 and invest in the Xpro-1 system. Not concerned with potentially slow auto focusing issue. My aging eyes agree, slow is okay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by back alley
why, oh for pete's sake why did i ask to see that demo x-pro1 sitting on the shelf behind bob, the salesmen...
it feels so nice in my hand, fits perfectly in fact...and so light yet solid...fools the senses for a second or so...
now i need to start saving for one...must have it eventually.
not prepared to sell anything at the moment as i am so satisfied with both my rf and dslr kits...not wanting to change anything...just add to it.
oh why...
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Give it time you'll get over it.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by back alley
why, oh for pete's sake why did i ask to see that demo x-pro1 sitting on the shelf behind bob, the salesmen...
it feels so nice in my hand, fits perfectly in fact...and so light yet solid...fools the senses for a second or so...
oh why...
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Joe, might be interested to read my experience of using the xp1:
http://doncraigphoto.wordpress.com/2...-less-and-more
Sorry to have to let the R-D1 go, but am very happy with the xp1. |
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Amen... +1
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That gas syndrome seems all too omnipresent here, and makes this such a dangerous forum Until I realized I'd rather make a nice trip with my existing gear than spend that money on something basically covered already. Vietnam, here we come No Fujiland for me. I'm just not rich enough for constant upgrades. |
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thanks don, great write up!
but it's not helping my gas... |
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